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Willow Health Media is Kenya’s first independent, digital newsroom dedicated exclusively to health and science journalism. It is a non profit organisation where evidence meets storytelling, turning complex health issues into clear, compelling narratives.
Founded in 2024, Willow was born out of a belief that an informed public is essential to achieving health equity. Like its namesake the resilient willow tree, our work is rooted, healing, and far-reaching.
Refurbished washrooms now have tiled walls without cracks, wall-mounted chrome flush systems, and granite sink with running water, hot showers and mirrors; a world away from the video that shamed the hospital a year ago.
Our Journey
Since its founding, Willow Health Media has been committed to transforming public health communication through trusted journalism, powerful storytelling, and strategic partnerships.
Explore the milestones that have shaped our journey and the impact we continue to make in advancing health knowledge across Africa.
Across rural Kenya, thousands are living with diabetes without knowing it. For those who do know, survival often comes down
WHO approves a safer, less painful oral pill for East Africa, cutting Kala-azar injections from 34 to 14 following trials
Refurbished washrooms now have tiled walls without cracks, wall-mounted chrome flush systems, and granite sinks with running water, hot showers
Doris Mollel: The 900g baby who grew up to fight for premature newborns
He could not afford the fees, so he sneaked into school. Today, he is a surgeon | Dr Stanley Aruyaru
He Heard His First Word at 10: Why Early Hearing Screening Changes Everything
EXCLUSIVE: Inside Kenya's first national ambulance dispatch centre | 922
The Assignment Ended. The Trauma Did Not | Journalists Speak On PTSD
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Data-driven health stories covering outbreaks, policy and patient experiences
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Willow TV, White Coat Diaries, Lifeline Dialogues and Documentary features
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Engaging audiences through multimedia health storytelling
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Unique visitors, credible health information
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2026
This recognition reflects Dr. Mercy Korir’s leadership in advancing evidence-based health journalism and her commitment to amplifying stories that shape health policy.
2026
Willow Health Media won Gold in both the Best Emerging News Provider in Africa and Best Data Visualisation categories, alongside Silver and Bronze awards for Willow Explainers.
2026
Barely eighteen months after launch, Willow walked into AMEA 2026 and emerged among the biggest winners with deeply reported, impact-driven, human-centred journalism as Christopher Kipsang was named Journalist of the Year 2026
2026
Kipsang’s double triumph as Journalist of the Year and Best Health Reporting, was anchored in his Photo Essay.
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